The WHO 2020 Awards Programme for Excellence
The 2020 Awards Programme for Excellence is an opportunity to recognize and appreciate WHO colleagues all over the world, who have gone beyond their...
Bangladesh: Responding to COVID-19 in the world’s largest refugee camp
To prevent a widespread outbreak of COVID-19 among vulnerable Rohingya refugees in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh, the World Health Organization (WHO) is boosting disease surveillance...
Join WHO in the We Are Family song and video campaign
WHO is teaming up with Kim Sledge, of the legendary band Sister Sledge, and the World We Want organization to launch the “We Are...
Sharing COVID-19 experiences: The Rwandan response
Investment in emergency preparedness and health system strengthening has helped Rwanda confront the COVID-19 crisis effectively, control the emergence of the virus and protect...
Drug overdose: a film about life
This is a film about hope and life, it is about people who are making a difference. It is a film to inspire the...
Live discussion about the Mental Health Film Prize: “Knock on my Door”
« Knock on my Door » is a short film about the mental health consequences of war made by The Specialty Hospital in Jordan...
WHO’s Science in 5 on COVID-19 – Mythbusters
Episode #8
Dr Sylvie Briand busts myths about COVID-19 and antibiotics, alcohol and garlic.
Mythbusters: https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/advice-for-public/myth-busters
Dr Tedros talks about the concept of herd immunity
WHO Director-General Dr Terdros on the concept of herd immunity.
Herd immunity is achieved by protecting people from a virus, not by exposing them to...
WHO and Disney Junior’s “Doc McStuffins” team up to remind young kids to wash...
WHO and Disney Junior’s "Doc McStuffins" team up to remind young kids to wash their hands
On Global Handwashing Day, 15 October 2020, this new...
Live discussion about a winning film focussing on Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs)
« A Doctor’s Dream » is a short film on sleeping sickness by the Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative (DNDi) and our 2020 “Health...
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Colorado Gov Jared Polis to visit sites of wildfires Friday 2020 10 22 en
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Colorado Gov. Jared Polis will travel Friday to several parts of the state hit by wildfires, his office announced...
COVID-19 Partner Call: Wear It, Don’t Share It – The Art and Science of...
Dr. McDonald shared updates on CDC’s COVID-19 response, including the latest scientific information and what everyone should know about protecting themselves and others. In...
“Is It ADHD?” in ASL
Learn about symptoms of ADHD, how ADHD is diagnosed, and treatment recommendations including behavior therapy, medication, and school support.
AD transcript available at: https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/adhd/video/asl-adhd/asl-adhd-ad-transcript-508.pdf
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Serbia: 101 containers for COVID-19 triage and testing
As part of Serbia’s COVID-19 response, 101 containers were procured and delivered to health facilities around the country for triage and testing, thus keeping...
